News

• A guide to Western Bay of Plenty’s best stargazing spots for Matariki

  26 Jun 2024, 4:10 pm

  Check out our top spots to celebrate Matariki

• Young voices headline Long Term Plan

  17 May 2024, 2:46 pm

  “A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.

• New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action

  16 May 2024, 9:15 am

  Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.

• ​Plenty of playground pleasure

  10 Jan 2024, 3:00 pm

  With several superb playgrounds across the Western Bay, your tāmariki can swing, slide and climb until their heart’s content.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• Waitangi Day celebrations

  22 Jan 2025, 9:26 am

  Western Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.

• Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections

  12 Dec 2024, 10:58 am

  We've got your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.

• Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay

  12 Dec 2024, 9:52 am

  From opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• Waitangi Day celebrations

  22 Jan 2025, 9:26 am

  Western Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.

• Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections

  12 Dec 2024, 10:58 am

  We've got your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.

• Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay

  12 Dec 2024, 9:52 am

  From opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• Waitangi Day celebrations

  22 Jan 2025, 9:26 am

  Western Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.

• Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections

  12 Dec 2024, 10:58 am

  We've got your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.

• Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay

  12 Dec 2024, 9:52 am

  From opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.

• Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team

  13 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm

  Hear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.

• Our commitment to you l Tō mātou takohanga ki a koe

  17 May 2024, 3:56 pm

  We’ve worked incredibly hard to develop the best possible picture for our District, now and into the future. Read all about it in our Long Term Plan 2024-34

• Mayor James Denyer talks Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034

  17 May 2024, 8:00 am

  Hear Mayor James' thoughts on the future of our District

• 2024: The year of progress

  2 Feb 2024, 4:57 pm

  This year is shaping up to be a more positive year as economic conditions improve and we enjoy a cracking summer.

• Council CEO to step down from role

  22 Jan 2025, 2:30 pm

  John Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.

• Waitangi Day celebrations

  22 Jan 2025, 9:26 am

  Western Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.

• Western Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership in Regional Deal

  18 Dec 2024, 10:00 am

  The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today registered its intention to submit a proposal to fuel economic growth, housing, and jobs for a Government Regional Deal.

• Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team

  13 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm

  Hear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.